Shrubs Great for Cutting
SHRUBS GREAT FOR CUTTING Red Twig Dogwood – Cornus alba ‘Sibirica’ Yellow Twig Dogwood – Cornus sericea ‘Flaviramea’ Forsythia – Forsythia (multiple varieties) Quince – Quince (multiple varieties)...
View ArticleLandscaping to Increase Curb Appeal
Spending just $400 to $500 (for do-it-yourselfers) on fresh landscaping, for example, can boost your home’s curb appeal and value by $1,600 to $1,800, according to a survey of real estate agents...
View ArticleRenovating Older Landscapes
Many homes within the Atlanta Perimeter area have a mature landscape that is looking tired and outdated. If you are one of these homeowners, you may be unsure what to do about it or where to start....
View ArticleSmall Space Gardening
Small Space Design Considerations 1. Consider the type of space How much space is there? How do you want to use the space? What garden theme excites you? 2. What level of maintenance will be...
View ArticleCreating Outdoor Rooms
TYPES OF OUTDOOR ROOMS Sleeping, Reclining, Reading Areas: On a beautiful day, haven’t you ever just felt like lying down to relax and feel the breeze and hear the birds and squirrels chatter? You...
View ArticleEdible Gardens
Getting Started with Edible Gardens Over the past 3 years, we have received more requests for edible gardens , including herb and vegetable gardens. My impression is that this increase in interest has...
View ArticleLandscape Maintenance
MAINTENANCE GUIDELINES TO ACHIEVE A BEAUTIFUL LANDSCAPE [Original Title “Maintenance is Key”, Published in Atlanta Home Improvement Magazine – Oct. 2006, 2007, 2008] Once your landscape is planted,...
View ArticleExtreme Cold Weather Protection
Extreme Winter Cold Protection for Your Plants Winter is finally here and with it comes our crazy Atlanta temperatures! Most of your landscape plants will be fine during this period but occasionally...
View ArticleTransitioning to Spring Lawn Care
Transitioning from the cold winter months to the spring warmth can be a welcome reprieve for us, but for our lawns it’s one of the most difficult yet most important times. If we want a healthy, green...
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Intro to Turf Diseases
Control of Landscape Pests and Turf Diseases As the weather turns warmer and more humid, the activity of and damage from landscape pests and turf diseases become an issue. Of most concern to most...
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